Fire Sprinkler Designer

About the role

The Fire Sprinkler Designer plays a crucial role in designing and preparing layout drawings for fire sprinkler systems in various settings. This position requires a strong understanding of fire protection codes, hydraulic calculations, and CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Apply fire protection codes and standards to the design of fire sprinkler systems, water supplies, pumps, standpipes, foam systems, and water storage tanks.
• Read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP blueprints/PDFs, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Develop working layouts and final master drawings.
• Confer with engineers/consultants or other personnel to layout a code-compliant fire sprinkler system.
• Cover aspects of production, including fabrication, installation issues, and inspection comments.
• Design automatic fire sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, fire pumps, and underground systems.
• Analyze hydraulic calculations, plot plans, and stock-list/fabricate material for the job site.
• Prepare proposal documents, technical data such as test procedures, reports, maintenance manuals, etc.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes (NFPA, local/state fire codes, building codes).
• Provide information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, email, and/or in person.
• Evaluate information and choose cost-effective and material-efficient solutions.
• Walk sites for site surveys where there may be long periods of standing as well as climbing and descending of ladders/steps.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of Design experience is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, drafting or related field is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in fire sprinkler design and AutoCad.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and computer aided design (CAD) software — Autodesk AutoCAD; Autodesk Revit; Autodesk Navisworks; AutoSPRINK, BIM 360.
• Basic understanding of mathematics and physics, relevant to design and hydraulics.
• NICET certification (Level II or higher) in Water-Based Systems Layout is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, drafting or related field is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of Design experience is required. 3+ years of experience in fire sprinkler design and AutoCad.
• Skills: Basic understanding of mathematics and physics, relevant to design and hydraulics. NICET certification (Level II or higher) in Water-Based Systems Layout is preferred.

Benefits and Perks

• Excellent pay
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short-term disability
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Training and Career Development
• Company vehicle (if job applicable)
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Additional Information

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.